Aventador LP 700-4
The last pure V12 Lamborghini. The Aventador carried the naturally aspirated V12 torch from the Miura through the Countach, Diablo, and Murcielago for one final generation. Scissor doors, carbon-fiber monocoque, and 700 hp. Its successor, the Revuelto, is a hybrid.
History
The Aventador replaced the Murcielago as Lamborghini's flagship V12 supercar. The L539 V12 was the last naturally aspirated engine Lamborghini would build for a flagship: 6.5 liters, 700 hp at 8,250 rpm, and a sound that announced itself from three blocks away.
The carbon-fiber monocoque was a first for Lamborghini, replacing the Murcielago's steel frame. The ISR (Independent Shifting Rod) transmission could shift in 50 milliseconds. All-wheel drive was standard.
The Aventador evolved through progressively more extreme variants: the S (740 hp), SVJ (770 hp, Nurburgring record holder), and Ultimae (780 hp, the final edition). The SVJ's active aerodynamics system used a forged carbon fiber intake manifold and electronically controlled aero surfaces.
11,465 Aventadors were produced across all variants over 11 years. When the last Ultimae rolled off the Sant'Agata line in 2022, it marked the end of 60 years of naturally aspirated V12 Lamborghinis.
Values for standard LP 700-4 models start at EUR 300,000. SVJ models command EUR 500,000 to EUR 800,000. Ultimae editions have already appreciated above their EUR 400,000 list price.
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Designed by Filippo Perini
